Axios: Zelensky refused to back Netanyahu at UN due to lack of air defense supplies to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution on the occupation of the Palestinian territories. Thus, the Ukrainian leader reacted to Israel’s refusal to supply weapons to Kiev, reports Axios.
“Netanyahu has asked Ukraine to oppose the resolution asking the international tribunal to rule on the consequences of the occupation of the Palestinian territories. <…> Zelensky said he wanted a long-range attack protection system in return. <…> Netanyahu hasn’t made any commitments <…> Zelensky did not agree to vote”, publication, citing Ukrainian and Israeli government sources.
It should be noted that a telephone conversation took place between the representatives of the countries, during which an exchange of requests took place. In Israel, they stressed their disappointment with Zelensky’s behavior because he could have abstained from voting, but in the end Ukraine completely ignored him. As a result, the United Nations General Assembly passed the related resolution.
Former American National Interest magazine informedthat Israel is afraid to send tactical missile defense systems to Ukraine. This is due to fears that Russia may intercept the related technology data. In addition, the United Nations General Assembly has adopted resolution proposed by Ukraine, condemning on the territory of the Crimea, in their opinion, violations of human rights. Kiev has proposed this resolution to return Crimea, reports RAPSY.
Western countries started providing support to Ukraine in the form of funding and weapons after the start Russian special operations on the territory of the country. According to the Russian president, the SVO’s goal is to protect the civilian population of Donbass.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution on the occupation of the Palestinian territories. Thus, the Ukrainian leader reacted to Israel’s refusal to supply weapons to Kiev, reports Axios. “Netanyahu has asked Ukraine to oppose the resolution asking the international tribunal to rule on the consequences of the occupation of the Palestinian territories. <…> Zelensky said he wanted a long-range attack protection system in return. <…> Netanyahu hasn’t made any commitments <…> Zelenskyj did not agree to vote,” writes the newspaper, quoting Ukrainian and Israeli government sources. It should be noted that a telephone conversation took place between the representatives of the countries, during which an exchange of requests took place. In Israel, they stressed their disappointment with Zelensky’s behavior because he could have abstained from voting, but in the end Ukraine completely ignored him. As a result, the United Nations General Assembly passed the related resolution. Earlier, the American magazine National Interest reported that Israel was afraid to send tactical missile defense systems to Ukraine. This is due to fears that Russia may intercept the related technology data. In addition, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution proposed by Ukraine, condemning, in their opinion, human rights violations in the territory of Crimea. Kiev proposed this resolution to return Crimea, RAPSI reports. Western countries began providing support to Ukraine in the form of finances and weapons after the start of the special operation of the Russian Federation on the territory of the country. According to the Russian president, the purpose of the SVO is to protect the civilian population of Donbass.
